“When I sing, I think of Jesus and how happy he gets when he hears us sing,” she said.

Her favorite songs are those in which she can praise God.

Widowed for the past 17 years, Josefa has learned to rely more on God.

“When I am sad or feeling ill, I lie down on my bed and sing to God,” she said. “… I have body aches and pains, but I think they go away when I sing.”

Despite all she has had to overcome, Josefa continuously thanks God for her life. She is also grateful for the food and other support Unbound provides. She regularly prays for her sponsor, Marie from New York.

Josefa sings all the time when she walks down the street. Hardship cannot follow her, because she surrounds herself with song.

About Author

Unbound is an international nonprofit founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. We build relationships of mutual respect and support that bridge cultural, religious and economic divides. We bring people together to challenge poverty in 20 countries. We invite you to join us. Find us on Facebook or Twitter.

What’s New at CatholicMom.com

Subscribe to Our Feed

CatholicMom.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com